Research
The $83 Billion Trade-In Blind Spot
Consumers are ready to trade up – retailers just aren’t always asking
Research
Blogs
Aging Trade-Ins Collide With Surging Global Demand For Pre-Owned Smartphones
New data released from Circana and B-Stock
Products
The Smartphone Upgrade Cycle Slows
Longer lifespans, fewer impulse upgrades means more opportunity for extended warranties
Industry
Study: Economic Pressure Drives Surge in Sustainable Living
Beko's Smart Living Index highlights the causes of consumer adoption of sustainable household behavior
Research
Retailers To Nearly Double Their Share Of TV OS Market By 2029
Industry acquisitions and emergence of new technologies put more power into retailers' hands
Research
U.S. Retail & Hospitality Markets Risk Billions Each Year Due To Payment Outages
New study reveals U.S. businesses average over 5 major outages annually, with 63% occurring during critical peak trading times
Research
Zappi Launches Always-On Brand Health Tracker For Faster Consumer Insight
The new platform aims to replace slow, traditional brand tracking while keeping costs down
Research
Smart Glasses Drive Wearables Market Forward
Futuresource Consulting's market report reveals key insights into how smart glasses are changing the wearables landscape
Research
Report: Global LED Display Market Set To Surge
The LED display market will deliver 14.8% CAGR through to 2029, fueled by new LED technologies
Products
CastOS To Exceed 15 Million Shipments, Becoming Largest TV OS in North America
Omdia projects CastOS to dominate the North American market
Products
Global Smartphone Market Sees Year-Over-Year Growth
Strong replacement demand and major product launches has fueled growth across all vendors.
Fitness
Circana Reports 88% Growth In Fitness Tracker Sales Revenue
Improvements to the technology as well as new form-factors spur spending growth
Industry
CEDIA, NKBA Release Findings From Joint Research
Demand and expectation for smart home integrated tech are rising
Research
Circana Research: Female Shoppers Are Slowing Discretionary Purchasing Faster Than Men
Opportunities for retailers to engage female consumers revolve around spruce-up spending and female-focused products
Research
Now Available – 2025 TWICE Retailer Reports
Reports with exclusive analysis available for purchase on official Swoogo storefront
Product Spotlight
New Research Indicates 13M US Internet Households Have Entered Smart Home Market Since 2020
New white paper illuminates emerging consumer demands in the smart home market
Another View
Growth Expected To Soften, Circana Says In Midyear Forecast
Surprise! Retro products are showing an unexpected revival
Accessories
Futuresource: Headphones Market Poised For Recovery
New report shows global headphones market recorded a 4.3% year-on-year increase in shipments during Q1 2025
Products
New Study Paints Picture Of Smart TV Landscape
The 2025 Evolution of the TV Set study tracks growth in the TV market, and reveals opportunities for brands
Research
Circana: May Retail Sales Showcase Consumers Making Trade-offs Amid Uncertainty
Food spending continues to rise, but families remain a source of discretionary growth
Research
Futuresource Reports Home Audio Trending Up
New report predicts a more resilient future for the sector
Research
Omdia Report Shows Shipments Of Large Area Displays Up 2.6% In 2025
Growth continues across the board, though at a slower rate than last year
Research
These Are The Factors Disrupting Normal Consumer Behavior, Reports Circana
Rising prices and debt, immigration concerns, and weather are producing material changes to typical retail activity ahead of unknown tariff impacts
Audio
Research: Buyer Journeys That Will Shape The Future Of The Headphone And Soundbar Markets
Futuresource Consulting blends its latest round of international consumer research with its comprehensive market data and expertise
Computers
Tariffs Could Cause Drastic Spike In Laptop Prices
Tariffs poised to hike prices of connected devices by 10%, with laptops and tablets seeing a spike of up to 68%
Research
Circana: Retail Spending Holds Steady In February
Amid week-to-week fluctuations in consumer spending, pockets of change reflect uncertainty
Accessories
Smart Tag Usage Grows Among U.S. Households
Smart tag adoption is up to 12% among U.S. broadband-equipped households
Product Spotlight
New Survey Reveals How Polite We Are To AI Assistants
Surprising trends in human-tech etiquette
Industry
Report Says Workers Anticipate Adjusting To AI As Biggest Challenge For 2025
New Wiley Workplace Intelligence report suggests aligning the workforce with future business needs and upskilling employees are top concerns for the year ahead
Research
Hostinger Reveals States With Largest Impact In Digital Innovation
California ranks first among U.S. states investing the most in digital innovations, with the highest digital economic impact of $492.80 billion and a composite...
Research
Retail Spending Cools A Bit After A Holiday Season Bump
Circana reports that 2024 saw year-over-year growth for holiday retail
Research
Report: Poor Visual Merchandising Cost Retailers $125 Billion In 12 Months
First-of-its-kind report shows the dire effects of poor visual merchandising
Audio
Research: Luxury Audio Market To Reach $4.3 Billion By 2028
New report from Futuresource Consulting shows the category entering a new phase of growth
Research
IDTechEx Forecast: The Wearable Sensors Market To Reach US$7.2B By 2035
Motion sensors and optical sensors find applications beyond activity tracking
Products
Apple Ends 2024 With 27.7% Of Smartphone Market Share
Apple edges out Samsung for the second year in a row
Research
Case Study: LG Brings Digital Sales Tools To The Retail Sales Floor
LG and Cogent360 collaborate to show how digital innovation can transform the retail experience
Research
Research: Wrist-Worn Wearables To Grow By 8.7% In 2024
Futuresource Consulting report identifies smartwatches, and sports watches as main drivers of growth
Appliances
Survey: Only 55% Of Americans Plan To Perform Preventative Appliance Maintenance
86% of Americans plan to cook a holiday meal at home this season; 89% will look to DIY-videos to help with equipment repairs
Research
Report Reveals Retail Sales Disruption Around Presidential Election
Effects are still being felt as consumers ramp into holiday shopping later than expected
Research
New Interface Systems Report Delves Into Security Risks For Retailers
New technologies like video verification and voice-down commands demonstrate significant impact in reducing security incidents and enhancing store safety
Products
Shipment Gap Between Samsung And Apple Phones Shrinks To Smallest Ever
Report from AltIndex.com examines the causes of effects of the shrinking gap
Research
ShipStation Survey Uncovers Generational Shifts In Holiday Spending
Election, social media, and free shipping shape 2024 consumer choices